Best Taco Pasta Salad With French Dressing Recipes

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TACO PASTA SALAD WITH FRENCH DRESSING



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This is a nice twist on a taco salad. It works well for potlucks or family get-togethers.

Provided by Veronica Standeven

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
1 (16 ounce) bottle French salad dressing
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
6 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup sliced green onions
1 (8 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and taco seasoning; saute until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine cooled beef and rotini with French dressing, black beans, and Cheddar cheese. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
  • Fold in lettuce, tomato, and green onions. Sprinkle crushed chips on top or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 880.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

TACO PASTA SALAD



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My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. -Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning; cool., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into meat mixture. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, green pepper and dressing; toss to coat. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

TACO PASTA SALAD



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Two favorite salads meet in this fun side dish - a taco and pasta salad perfect for parties.

Provided by mssyann8

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup French salad dressing
1 (7 ounce) bag corn chips
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spiral pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir taco seasoning into beef mixture; cool.
  • Stir beef mixture into pasta; toss lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, onion, French dressing, and corn chips into pasta mixture. Top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 980.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

TACO SALAD WITH DORITOS & FRENCH DRESSING



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Make and share this Taco Salad With Doritos & French Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ErinsInspirations

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
5 ounces lettuce
1 onion
8 ounces cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) bottle French dressing
4 -6 tablespoons sour cream
1 (14 1/2 ounce) bag Doritos, crushed

Steps:

  • Brown meat with taco seasoning mix, drain greese. While meat is browning, chop onion and mix onion, lettuce and shredded cheese. Let meat cool a little and then add sour cream and french dressing. At meat mixture and crushed doritos to lettuce, when ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1039.8, Fat 77.3, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1353, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 16.1, Protein 30.4

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